User Reviews for Dexedrine oral

I was recently diagnosed with ADHD; as an adult female I'm surprised I was actually diagnosed in the first place seeing as how many women fall through the cracks. I was put on 10mg of Dexedrine and I was immediately better. I first noticed the medication was working when I was talking to my employer and for the first time I was able to look him in the eye. The sense of clarity was overwhelming. I've experienced very little side effects aside from weight loss (which I'm not complaining about!). All in all this drug is phenomenal. Read More Read Less

Since the dexedrine spansules have been taken off the market I have returned to the same unfocused, confusing, dark world I was in for over 50 years. Why can't anyone advocate for adults with ADD. I hate living my last few years with this pain. Let Galaxo start manufacturing the product so that the effects and safety is monitored. Stop outsourcing or removing medications with a positive record.

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I have been taking this medication for two months and I have really noticed a difference in my ability to stay focused during conversation. I talk to people for a living and often find myself daydreaming in the middle of conversations and my procrastination factor has been totally cut in half. I am tacking tasks that I usually "save until tomorrow" and that tomorrow never comes. I think things are only going to get better when I start therapy. It's too bad that adult ADHD has become so controversial. I started to figure it out in my late 20's and before I had some sort of learning disability but was just higher functioning. Why did it always take me double or triple the house to complete a paper in school when it took my best friend the "normal" amount of time? Ha. Feels good to not feel so crazy anymore and to have some confirmation. Thank you to my provider for going out on a limb and giving it a chance when I was only asking for Wellbutrin! :-)Read More Read Less

I have been on Dexedrine Spansule since 1997, fourteen yrs, it is the best stimulant med I have ever taken for ADHD. I was given the diagnosis during 1994 at age 45. The 1st 3 yrs I took Ritalin 20mg x 3 tabs per day. Methylphenidate changed my life for the positive, but, the necessary timing, to take the tabs daily, became a hassle, and, switching to Dexedrine Spansule 15mg in the AM hours, and, having the Dexedrine Sulfate 5 mg instant release, for after 5 PM dosing, was the perfect combination. Unfortunately, GlaxoSmithKline removed the Dexedrine 5 mg tabs off of the USA market in 2009, thus, I now take Adderall 12.5 mg when the early AM dose of pure Dexedrine Spansule wears off. The Dexedrine I/R 5 mg I liked better, for 3 to 4 hrs of focusing ability, than, the current, Adderall or generic Adderall instant release. My deepest regret is not getting the ADHD diagnosis until age 45, because I had crystal clear symptoms since at least age 7, thus, I lost 38 yrs of my life, including blotched interpersonal relationships, job firings, job mismatches, 7 yrs to complete a 4 year Bachelors Degree, etc. Thus I am damaged merchandise, due to resentments. Individual Psychotherapy, Group Psychotherapy, one dozen books written by M.D's & Ph.D's have helped, along, with attendance to some national ADDA conventions. Drug trials with any other form of Ritalin/Methylphenidate, tri-cycle anti-depressants, Wellbutrin, SSRI's, SNRI's, have not measured up to brand name Dexedrine. I also prefer the brand name Dexedrine Sulfate, or Dexedrine Spansule, or Adderall instant release, due to the FDA's non regulation of the bioavailability (breakdown of the med in the body) with generic firms...as regulation of the bioequivalence, is not enought for me, just my 2 cents worth. The price of the generics vs. the brand name "borders highway robbery", in my humble opinion. Read More Read Less

it was like nite and day. When I started the medication its like the light switch was turned on and I could focus

I have to take morphine because of privious back surgeries and it makes me just want to sleep all the time , this med has helped me to stay more alert and get up and try to do some things that my back will allow me to .

I was formerly on this drug and as I remember, it worked fine. I am currently taking Adderall, and was trying to see the difference

After 37 years of thinking I was a lazy under achiever I found a new Dr. who suggested I could have ADD. Although skeptical at first, I soon discovered I had almost every symptom...even relating to my early childhood years. Started with Ritalin which is the Devil, then tried Adderall which wasn't much better, then Dexedrine. Finally I feel "complete" no longer dis-jointed, unorganized and "lost". Too bad it took over 12 Drs. and 37 yrs to finally get my diagnosis right.

after 5 years of taking this med, i feel it has not been as effective

this medication has made me able to function i am an adult with adhd and it was undiagnosed for years i am pleased that i now have help and am glad for this medication

I cant think of how i could function without this medication. the restrictions on this medication are tough, but it is so effective i can see how abuse could happen easily.

A calming sensations with the ability to stay on track and focus

I have several chronic conditions one being chronic fatique. I have been on this medication for over two years. Before I started to take it I was in bed by 8, slept till 9 a.m.; had a 3-4 nap one to two times a day. I was unable to function which increased the severity of my other condtions. The side effects have been severe in some areas - but the ability to stay awake, not having to nap my life away. I am concerned about the long term affects on my mind and body, as both are taking a "beating". I take over 700 pills a month - about 25 a day. Plus I take an acute pain med and ativan 2 mg when I begin to have the tics. I am very careful with this med as it has a lot of side effects; especially if I do not know if the effects are from the drug or the disorder. I hope that my information has helped. I cannot stress enough how important it is to journal and/or track how you are doing so you can ensure your Doctor knows everything. Take Care Live, Love & Laugh Read More Read Less

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It has been of some help. I use it to keep me awake when I drive.